Social Prescribing: How Social Work is Being Used to Improve Well-being and Addressing Social Determinants of Health

Live Online Webinar

Member price: Complementary for AASW Members

Non-member price: $80.00 including GST

Employer Partner Program price: Complementary for EPP Members



Capability Level: Emerging and Evolving

From addressing the multifaceted social determinants of health to fostering resilient communities and networks of support, social prescribing and social work converge to redefine health, well-being, and societal prosperity.

This webinar explores diverse models of social prescribing, with a focus on how social work serves as a pivotal element in countries like Holland and Austria, contrasted with the UK’s council-led approach with a more diverse workforce. It aims to dissect the integration of social work within social prescribing, from primary healthcare to community building, and its applicability in enhancing Australian social work practices and systemic integration.

The session will cover theoretical frameworks and practical applications of social prescribing, examining international methodologies, training, and practices. It will highlight recent advancements from the social prescribing roundtable, aiming to provide actionable insights for integrating these global perspectives into Australian social work.

Who should attend?

This webinar is designed for social workers and healthcare professionals at the evolving and established levels, interested in how social prescribing can be integrated with social work to address health outcomes, community well-being, and social determinants of health in an Australian context.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

· Identify various key models of social prescribing used internationally, emphasising social work’s role.

· Understand the impact of social prescribing and social work on health and community well-being.

· Gain awareness of contemporary thought and opportunities in social prescribing within Australia and overseas.

· Apply international insights to enhance social work practice in Australia.

AASW Credential: Mental Health

Can't attend live? Your registration includes a copy of the presentation slides and 2 weeks' free access to the event recording.

Presenter

Dr J.R. Baker is the Chief Executive Officer of Primary & Community Care Services Ltd (PCCS) and an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health at Southern Cross University. J.R. has over 20 years’ experience in health service planning, commissioning, management, education, and research.

He has consistently introduced industry leading service improvements that keep the client at the centre of change, pushing PCCS to become an Australian leader in social prescribing, complex care coordination and link work services, including 10 years of experience delivering social prescribing services across NSW and Queensland.